INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-94
851 West Sample Road
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33064
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen at cookline. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris in kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed underneath cookline equipment in kitchen. 2. Observed around rim and on exterior of fryers in kitchen. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on food container stored clean at cleaned utensil storage rack in dry storage area. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomato (61F) and diced ham (62F) in flip top unit in kitchen. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomato (61F) and diced ham (62F) in flip top unit in kitchen. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark observed on pancake batter at cook line. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (116F - Hot Holding ) and bacon (not crispy) (119F - Hot Holding) at the grill in the kitchen. Per operator foods cooked less than two hours ago. Operator turned up heat at grill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned spoons stored in storage rack at shelf in ware wash area not inverted. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and prep area cutting boards in kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken tiles throughout kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the ceiling near water heater in storage area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on Asber single door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Bottom shelf of Asber reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured in dry storage area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling in front of water heater in dry storage area.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in hallway in front of walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavy and black score marks observed on cutting board in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Flip top cooler door not attached to unit, door does not easily open and close.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system above fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning at hood above fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom of four four reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. 2. Underneath and around fryers in kitchen.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (121F - Hot Holding) on grill top at cook line. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator turned up heat to reheat food to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned spoons and forks stored in cleaned utensil container at the triple sink, not inverted.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in areas opposite the walk in freezer and in prep area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in upstairs unisex employee bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily black stained and scored cutting boards at the cook line and both flip top coolers in the kitchen.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Observed standing water in missing tile space on floor in kitchen. 2. Observed standing water on floor under hand sink in ware wash area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and prep areas.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system at hood above fryers in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris in kitchen opposite cook line.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above fryers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in freezer door gaskets, opposite cook line in kitchen.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink next to the triple sink in ware wash area.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking for whipped butter and butter pads at the front counter and pancake batter at the cook line. Operator time marked items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the kitchen.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked still wet - operator separated containers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron then handled bacon with same gloved hand - instructed employee on proper glove changing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Portioned turkey dated 08/04, diced ham 07/30. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep area make table - diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held over night and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. hot line 4 door reach in cooler - pork sausage (48F-51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); portioned omelette steak (50F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today operator states held over 4 hours - see stop sale. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - cooked sausage (127F - Hot Holding); held under 2 hours - operator moved to grill to reheat - recheck cooked sausage (172F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Sink surface 848/2258ppm) operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (sink surface 700/1875ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - hot line make table - sliced tomatoes (48F - Cooling) 11:05am cooling since 8:40am recheck 40mins 48F. Tomatoes held in top unit in plastic container operator moved to reach in freezer to facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sauté station using oil based products in sauté pans not under hood system.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches under second booth on left side of main dining room area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 4 dead roaches on ground next to ac unit in upstairs maintenance room. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe at triple sink in disrepair. Pipe falling off connection and water draining onto floor. Operator placed pipe back in connection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).